Yes, because when I think of fire breathing, piss ‘n vinegar, cigar chomping, kick-ass-and-take-names, unapologetic patriots like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, I also think of Newt.
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When asked why he would choose a washed up general to command his army... Lincoln responded "because he can fight"..... and when reminded that he was a drunk and would put away a quart of whiskey a day. Lincoln again responded... "find out what brand he drinks and ship a case to all my generals".